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Nicky Grace
Independent Midwife and Birth Consultant
Welcome. I’m Nicky Grace, independent midwife and birth consultant. It woould be an honour to walk alongside you throughout the magnificent transformational times of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.
Your body, your choices, your birth
I offer independent pregnancy and birth services throughout the East Midlands, within approximately one hour’s drive of my home in Nottingham. I also offer a range of courses and workshops for parents and those who accompany parents at this significant times of their lives.
What do I do?
I am a midwife. I work independently of the NHS and I am registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and practise within the NMC Code. I am ‘with woman,’ and I call myself a ‘gracewife,’ which was a term sometimes used in the Early Modern period instead of ‘midwife.’ This title has meaning for me, partly because I see so much grace and courage in every birthing woman, and partly because my name is Nicky Grace. In addition to midwifery services I offer consultancy and education services including workshops for those attending births and birth preparation classes for parents-to-be.
I have three care packages for parents: pregnancy, birth and postnatal.
If you choose pregnancy care, visits are carried out in your own home, without rush. We discuss anything you wish and I can draw on my years of experience as a midwife to help you make the right decisions for you. I can support you through the changes your body makes as you adapt to growing new life within your womb. If you wish to have a home birth you can book me as your independent midwife. When it’s time to give birth, you will have me on call so you know who is coming. And if you choose me as your postnatal midwife, after the birth you can call me any time, day or night, for support with feeding or anything else.
Midwifery partnerships
I am blessed to work with a wonderful partner, the brilliant Sarah Marsden, who is a doula and birthkeeper. I had the privilege of being Sarah’s midwife for one of her births, and Sarah has also had freebirths. Sarah is an experienced birthkeeper, placenta specialist and birth photographer. If you book for independent midwifery at home, Sarah will also be on call for your birth. Both Sarah and I are very aware that it is vital not to disturb a woman in labour. We’ll discuss this at antenatal visits, and ensure that you have the right level of support for you. Placenta and photography services aren’t included but why not explore if you would like to add them to your package? Additionally, I work with a number of other independent midwives who provide backup services for each other. Do give me a call to find out more about how it works.
18+
Years of Experience as an Independent Midwife
I qualified as a midwife in 2000, and have been practising independently (outside the NHS) since 2006, attending mainly home births. I was a midwifery lecturer for two years 2022-2024 but have finished that role and am now able to offer full independent midwifery clinical services again as part of the Zest scheme.
Visits are family affairs. Teddy is fascinated to learn how his sister will born!
Each birth is unique
You are the expert in yourself and it is a privilege for me to be part of this significant time of your life. My aim is that we develop a relationship of trust, so you have the best possible pregnancy and birth experience.
Kind words from previous midwifery clients
Nim and Rik
We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for all the support, care and love throughout our pregnancy, birth and after birth of our baby boy … you are totally AMAZING and we are very lucky to have found you and have you in our lives during a very important part of our journey … we hope you are able to join us on special events to continue to watch our boy grow up, he needs to know the fantastic person who helped his parents all the way for his safe arrival. We couldn’t imagine this journey without you.
Jane and Steve
My previous births were traumatic and I needed to find someone who would support a gentle approach. My birth choices would not have been possible with the NHS and the connection and trust that I built with Nicky allowed me to have a peaceful but powerful birth.
Sarah and Andy
We had 2 fantastic births thanks to you and your knowledge & support (and obviously the efforts of my hardcore better half)
I did the easy bit and just watched.